admission
ad-MIHSH-n
Admission (noun) means Permission or the right to enter a place or join a group. Example: “Admission to the concert is by ticket only, so please book ahead.”
noun
1
Permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
"Admission to the concert is by ticket only, so please book ahead."
"Admission to the museum is free on Sundays."
"She was thrilled about her admission to medical school."
2
A statement acknowledging that something, often unflattering, is true.
"After a long pause, she made an admission that she had broken the vase."
"His quiet admission that he was wrong ended the argument at once."
"His admission of guilt surprised everyone in the courtroom."
How to use admission
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither getting let into somewhere, or openly acknowledging something is true.
Common pairings
gain admission
admission fee
admission of guilt
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Etymology
From Latin admissio, from admittere ("to admit") — see "admit."
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Rhymes for admission
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ablation
allusion
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ideation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “admission” mean?
The word “admission” means permission or the right to enter a place or join a group. In plain terms, either getting let into somewhere, or openly acknowledging something is true.
How do you pronounce “admission”?
“Admission” is pronounced ad-MIHSH-n (/ədˈmɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “admission” in a sentence?
Here is “admission” used in a sentence: “Admission to the museum is free on Sundays.”
What is another word for “admission”?
Words with a similar meaning to “admission” include admittance, concession, acknowledgment, concurrence and allowance.
What part of speech is “admission”?
“Admission” is a noun.
Where does the word “admission” come from?
The word “admission” comes from Latin. From Latin admissio, from admittere ("to admit") — see "admit.".
Is “admission” a common word?
“Admission” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “admission” have?
“Admission” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: permission or the right to enter a place or join a group.
What is the difference between "admission" and "admittance"?
Both refer to being allowed to enter, but "admission" is the more common word and can also mean the price of entry, as in "admission is five pounds." "Admittance" is more formal and appears mainly in signs such as "No admittance."
What is the difference between "admission" and "confession"?
In the sense of acknowledging something, an admission is accepting that something, often unflattering, is true, while a confession is usually a fuller, more serious acknowledgment of wrongdoing. All confessions are admissions, but not every admission is a confession.
What are common phrases with "admission"?
Common collocations include "admission fee," "free admission," "hospital admission," "admission of guilt," and "by his own admission." "By his own admission" means as the person himself has acknowledged.
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